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File Number: 12-610 <br />County and two sanitary districts that provide refuse and recycling collection services. <br />The purpose of enacting the JPA to establish an Energy Council is to coordinate grant seeking <br />efforts and regional implementation of energy efficiency and sustainable energy initiatives . <br />Many cities within Alameda County , including San Leandro, have adopted Climate Action <br />Plans and other environmental initiatives that will be greatly facilitated by obtaining outside <br />funding. San Leandro adopted its Climate Action Plan in 2009. Also, energy-related <br />initiatives such as consumer or commercial incentives may be more effective and efficient if <br />implemented regionally. <br />Staff’s recommendation from the onset regarding the JPA proposal has been for the one <br />agency/one vote model. Since the new agency will operate on grant funds, not fees or taxes <br />on energy usage or the general population, and any funds will be distributed based on <br />population or energy usage formulae, there does not seem to be a strong rationale why a <br />more equitable voting structure could not occur. The ACWMA Board has indicated that the <br />larger cities will not join the JPA unless the weighted model is implemented . <br />The ACWMA is requesting that cities that are interested in joining the proposed JPA formally <br />adopt a resolution by March 29, 2013. The cities of Albany, Emeryville, Newark and Union <br />City have recently voted to join the JPA under the one agency /one vote model. Staff is <br />projected to bring forward the final JPA and resolution for City Council review at the March 4, <br />2013 regular City Council meeting. <br />Applicable General Plan Policies <br />·Goal 27: Resource Conservation - promote recycling, water conservation and other <br />programs which create a more sustainable environment. <br />·Goal 28: Energy - promote the efficient use of energy and a reliable long -term energy <br />supply for San Leandro residents and businesses. <br />Fiscal Impacts <br />No fiscal impacts are expected regarding tonight’s agenda item , which seeks City Council <br />direction on the issue of the voting model for the proposed Energy Council Joint Exercise of <br />Powers Agreement. Staff is preparing to present the final JPA and resolution for City Council <br />review in early March. <br />ATTACHMENT(S) <br />None <br />PREPARED BY: Tom Liao, Acting Community Development Director, Community <br />Development Department <br />Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 1/15/2013